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*All parameters are target values and subject to change!

SignalShark - Preliminary Datasheet*

Real-Time Handheld AnalyzerReal-Time Handheld Analyzer for Detection, Analysis, Classification and Localization of RF Signals between 9 kHz and 8 GHz. Applicable for mobile and stationary use.

It supports Narda directional and full automatic direction finding antennas as well as user defined antennas.

› Extremely high Sweep Rate of up to 40 GHz/s

› 40 MHz Real-Time instantaneous bandwidth

› Powerful, live persistence spectrum to find hidden signals

› Full automatic Direction Finding

› High Dynamic Range (HDR) Receiver

Real-Time Handheld Analyzer


Subject to change! All parameters are target values and subject to change!

Take on the frequency spectrum challenges of today and tomorrow

Spectrum Management

Mobile Networks, IoT, M2M/C2C Communication TSCM

Detection of illegal transmitters and hidden signals

Area Protection

Communication detection next to a border or a secret area and many more…

Seven Senses for Signals Description Like a Shark, that highly efficient hunter in the ocean, Narda SignalShark derives its success in measurement from the interplay of its highly developed senses.

Its 40 MHz real-time bandwidth captures the spectrum of even very short pulsed signals of 3.125µs with a POI of 100 %. This guarantees a consistent awareness of all spectrum events.

Due to its distinguished analysis functions like real-time spectrum, spectrogram, persistence and channel analysis and its large integrated I/Q recorder, measured signals are analyzed with a very high frequency and time resolution.

SignalShark supports manual bearing with field proven Narda directional antennas as well as full automatic direction finding in combination with the Narda automatic direction finding antennas. A live map view shows the current position, bearings and localizations.

Applications More and more devices have to share the available frequency ranges because of the rapid development in new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine to machine (M2M) or car to car (C2C) communications and expanding 4G/5G mobile networks.

Whether making a wideband measurement of an entire frequency range, detecting hidden signals, reliably capturing very short impulses or localizing interference signals, SignalShark provides comprehensive measurement solutions for the increasingly complex RF spectrum.

Some example applications of SignalShark:

› Analyze RF signals and RF emissions in the field, to accelerate the development of mobile technologies

› Locate interference sources › Finding jammers › Check DECT signals › ISR-Missions




Operating Modes Narda SignalShark has two basic operating modes:

Scan Mode This mode supports measuring the spectrum with full frequency span of 9 kHz up to 8 GHz within one measurement and a maximum measurement speed of 40 GHz/s.

Real-Time (Fixed Frequency) Mode The Fixed Frequency Mode enables real-time spectrum measurements with a frequency span of up to 40 MHz. This frequency span will be acquired simultaneously in frequency and also gapless in time with 75% of overlapping of the FFT frames. For frequency spans ≤ 20 MHz the overlapping of the FFT frames increases to 87.5 %. At the same time a second digital down converter is used for analyzing and demodulating the I/Q data of a separate channel with selectable frequency and bandwidth within the 40 MHz real-time bandwidth.

Tasks Pre-defined measurement tasks are stored in the SignalShark in advance, facilitating consistent, effective and reliable measurements for both beginners and experts alike. Measurement tasks are represented by a tab on the screen, like a web site within a web browser. You can add up to six measurement visualizations (Views) to a task, to adapt it to your needs. SignalShark is supplied with several predefined tasks, so you can immediately begin making measurements.

Views Measurements are visualized within different kind of views. You can look at the frequency domain and time domain at the same time for example by adding a spectrum view and a time domain view to a measurement task. › Spectrum (scanned or real-time)

Shows level over frequency.

› Peak Table (of Spectrum) List of relevant signal peaks in the measured spectrum.

› Spectrogram Visual representation of recorded spectra over time. Colors represent the signal level. The smallest selectable time resolution is 31.25 µs. Detectors are used to compress the high speed real time spectra to the selected time resolution.

› Level Meter (& Compass) Shows channel level as bar graph and compass values.

› I/Q (vs. Time) a) Displays measurement data as I (in-phase demodulated signal) and Q (quadrature demodulated signal) components vs. time for determining modulation type and interference.

› HTR Magnitude (High Time Resolution) a) Displays signal power vs. time

› HTR Spectrogram (High Time Resolution) a) Displays signal as a spectrogram with an arbitrary high time resolution. Colors represent the signal level.

› Persistence (of real time Spectrum) Displays spectra as level versus frequency. Color indicates rate of occurrence. Sporadic signals are detected easily.

› Bearing (& Level Meter) Shows azimuth and level of an automatic DF antenna

› Horizontal Scan a) Shows the signal level over azimuth angle in a polar diagram.

› Map view Visualizes the current position, bearings, located transmitters and selectable measurement data within a geographical map.

a) Available in later firmware version.




Preliminary Specificationsb)

Basic Unit SignalShark RF Parameters

Frequency Range 9 kHz – 8 GHz

Sweep Rate 40 GHz/s (RBW ≥ 100 kHz)

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

SignalShark can detect low level signals even in the presence of very strong signals. It does this by combining high sensitivity with a wide intermodulation-free dynamic range. The noise figure and IP2/IP3 values stated below are valid at the same time because no special “low distortion mode” or “low noise mode” is required!

DANL (Noise Figure) @ attenuator = 0 dB, Preamp Off

2 MHz < f < 20 MHz: -162 dBm/Hz (12 dB)

20 MHz < f < 3 GHz: -162 dBm/Hz (12 dB)

2nd and 3rd order intermodulation (IP2/IP3) @ attenuator = 0 dB, Preamp Off

3 MHz < f < 30 MHz: 60 dBm IP2, 20 dBm IP3

30 MHz < f < 3 GHz: 40 dBm IP2, 10 dBm IP3

Phase noise (SSB) fC df = 10 kHz df = 100 kHz

10 MHz -110 dBc/Hz -130 dBc/Hz

1 GHz -100 dBc/Hz -105 dBc/Hz

Probability of intercept – POI 100 % for signals longer than 3.125 µs (in real-time spectrum)

Real Time Spectrum Rate 1.6 million spectra / s RF input

Type (switchable)

1 x N-connector, 50 Ω, female 3 x SMA-connector, 50 Ω, female

RF destruction limit 20 dBm

Max. nominal RF level 10 dBm

Maximum DC voltage 25 V

Return loss (‘S11’) 9.54 dB General Specifications

Attenuator 0 … 25 dB (0.5 dB Steps)

Digitizer 16 Bit

Internal Memory SSD, mSATA (not replaceable by customer)

Removable memory microSD / USB

External power supply: Base device DC input: 9 to 48 VDC Adapter 12VDC, 5.5A, 100V-240VAC

Battery In many countries the battery is available from several public distributors.

2 x Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, hot-swappable during operation Operating time: approx. 3 hours (typical, with both batteries) Charging time: approx. 4.2 hours (nominal, with both batteries charging in base device) Charging time: approx. 3 hours (nominal, with external charger)

Dimensions (H × W × D) 230 mm × 335 mm × 85 mm (9.06ʺ × 13.19ʺ × 3.35ʺ)

Weight Approx. 4.2 kg / 9.26 lbs (with both batteries)

Country of origin Germany b) RF data apply in the temperature range of 20°C to 26°C and a relative humidity between 25 % and 75 %.




Interfaces

10 MHz Reference input 1 x SMA-connector, 50 Ω, female

PPS/Trigger input 1 x SMA, 50 Ω, female

GNSS Antenna Input (for additional, external GNSS antenna)

1 x SMA, 50 Ω, female (DC voltage for active antennas is supplied)

Display Size and Resolution: 10.4‘‘, 1024 x 768 pixels (resistive touch)

Video 1 x Display Port

Audio 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack Built-in loudspeaker Built-in microphone

Ethernet 1 x GigE

USB (Host) 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB.2.0

SD card slot 1 x microSD-card Remote control and streaming

Remote Control Protocol SCPI

I/Q Streaming VITA 49 c)

PC Software Configuration Software Remote Measurement Software c)

Driver LabView c)

Environmental conditions

MIL-STD-810G, MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2

Temperature

Humidity

Vibration

Functional Shock

Altitude – operating 4,600 m or 15,000 ft

Temperature – operating - 10 °C to + 55 °C with battery

- 10 °C to + 55 °C with external power supply 0 °C to + 40 °C with external power supply when charging batteries

Humidity < 29 g/m³ (< 93 % RH at +30°C), non-condensing

Climatic Storage 1K3 (IEC 60721-3) extended to - 20 °C to + 70 °C (batteries removed)

Transport 2K4 (IEC 60721-3) restricted - 20 °C to + 70 °C due to display

Operating 7K2 (IEC 60721-3) extended to - 10 °C to + 55 °C

Mechanical Storage 1M3 (IEC 60721-3)

Transport 2M3 (IEC 60721-3)

Operating 7M3 (IEC 60721-3)

Ingress Protection IP 52 (with antenna attached and interface protectors closed) IP 67 (stored in the hardcase)

EMC Immunity 100 V/m (limited by the max. permissible field for the antennas) c) Will be available at a later stage.




Specifcations of Directional Antennas General Specifications – Antenna Handle and Directional Antennas

Environmental Operating temperature - 10 °C to + 55 °C

Humidity < 29 g/m³ (< 93 % RH at + 30 °C), non-condensing

Compliance Climatic Storage 1K3 (IEC 60721-3) extended to - 20 °C to + 70 °C

Transport 2K4 (IEC 60721-3) extended to - 20 °C to + 70 °C

Operating 7K2 (IEC 60721-3) extended to - 10 °C to + 55 °C

Mechanical Storage 1M3 (IEC 60721-3)

Transport 2M3 (IEC 60721-3)

Operating 7M3 (IEC 60721-3)

EMC European Union Complies with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and IEC/EN 61326 -1: 2013

Immunity IEC/EN: 61000-4-2, 61000-4-3, 61000-4-4, 61000-4-5, 61000-4-6, 61000-4-11 Complete set tested up to 100 V/m (limited by the max. permissible field for the antennas)

Emissions IEC/EN: 61000-3-2, 61000-3-3, IEC/EN 55011 (CISPR 11) Class B

Safety Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and IEC/EN 61010-1:2010

Dimensions (L × W × H), Weight (size without cable)

Handle: 165 mm × 165 mm × 43 mm (6.5ʺ × 6.5ʺ × 1.7ʺ), 470 g / 1.04 lbs Dir. Antenna 1: 325 mm × 255 mm × 80 mm (12.8ʺ × 10.0ʺ × 3.1ʺ), 400 g / 0.88 lbs Dir. Antenna 2: 285 mm × 410 mm × 43 mm (11.2ʺ × 16.1ʺ × 1.7ʺ), 300 g / 0.66 lbs Dir. Antenna 3: 478 mm × 332 mm × 50 mm (18.8ʺ × 13.1ʺ × 2.0ʺ), 350 g / 0.77 lbs Loop antenna 3100/14: 430 mm × 370 mm × 42 mm (16.9ʺ × 14.6ʺ × 1.7ʺ), 380 g / 0.84 lbs

Country of origin Germany

Automatic frequency response correction Typical antenna factor correction is applied automatically when used in conjunction with the SignalShark basic unit and Narda Active Antenna Handle

Active Antenna Handle - with Electronic Compass and Preamplifier

Frequency range 9 kHz to 8 GHz

Automatic frequency response correction

Preamplifier Built-in, can be switched off Amplification typ. 16 dB, noise figure < 6 dB

Compass Embedded electronic compass

Compass uncertainty (typ.) Azimuth uncertainty < 1.5° RMS for tilt < 15° Pitch and roll uncertainty < 3° RMS in the range of +/- 30° (RMS means the standard deviation of the specified error)

Connection cable to IDA basic unit RF cable and control cable combined in a flexible tube, length 1 m

RF connector to basic unit SMA-connector, male, 50 Ω (N-connector adapter included)

RF connector to Narda directional antennas BMA 50 Ω (female on handle side)

Antenna connectivity Horizontal or vertical polarization, type and polarization detected automatically

Power supply From basic unit

Mounting Connecting thread at the underside of the handle for tripod mounting




Directional Antenna 1

Frequency range 20 MHz to 250 MHz

Antenna type Loop antenna

Antenna factor 21 dB (1/m) typical @ 200 MHz (passive mode) Directional Antenna 2

Frequency range 200 MHz to 500 MHz

Antenna type Dipole antenna

Antenna factor 21 dB (1/m) typical @ 350 MHz (passive mode) Directional Antenna

Frequency range 400 MHz to 8 GHz

Antenna type Log-periodic antenna

Antenna factor 18.5 dB (1/m) typical @ 500 MHz (passive mode)




Loop Antenna, H-FIELD

Frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz

Antenna type Shielded loop antenna

Antenna factor / Radiation pattern

Passive mode (preamp. off): 66.0 dB (1/m) typical @ 100 kHz 47.5 dB (1/m) typical @ 1 MHz 42.0 dB (1/m) typical @ f > 10 MHz

Antenna (Loop) 9 kHz to 30 MHz

Radiation pattern (typ.) for a horizontal scan and vertical polarization (V) or horizontal polarization (H)

Antenna Adapter, N Male

Description With an adapter the internal 3D compass, built-in switchable preamplifier, and automatic polarization

detection can be used with third-party antennas.




Overview automatic DF antennas SignalShark can be connected to an automatic DF antenna. The antenna translates signals from several antenna segments into a single channel DF signal. The antenna is controlled by SignalShark, which automatically calculates bearings out of the single channel DF signal.

The antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast or can be attached to the rooftop of a vehicle via a magnetic mount adapter.

The measurement results contain bearings, as well as omnidirectional level and spectrum values.

In its omnidirectional mode the antenna can be used for real-time measurements too.

ADFA Mobile

Frequency range 200 MHz to 2.7 GHz

Antenna type Single channel, automatic direction finding antenna.

DF method Correlative interferometer


Bearing accuracy ≤ 2 ° RMS (in reflection-free test terrain, depending on frequency)

Diameter 460 mm (18.11ʺ)

Automatic frequency response correction Typical antenna factor correction is applied automatically when used in conjunction with the SignalShark basic unit.

ADFA Wideband

Frequency range 10 MHz to 8 GHz

Antenna type Single channel, automatic direction finding antenna.

DF method Watson-Watt , correlative interferometer


Bearing accuracy ≤ 2 ° RMS (in reflection-free test terrain, depending on frequency)

Diameter 460 mm (18.11ʺ)

Automatic frequency response correction Typical antenna factor correction is applied automatically when used in conjunction with the SignalShark basic unit.




Narda Safety Test Solutions GmbH Sandwiesenstraße 7 72793 Pfullingen, Germany Phone: +49 7121 9732-0 Fax: +49 7121 9732-790 E-Mail: [email protected] www.narda-sts.com

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